Re: genetic ramblings
on 3/15/02 10:43 AM, Roger Swalley at res@colfax.com wrote:
> Mike, I've said for a long time that I see an upper limit in the 1500 lb
> range. If you want to get past it the good growers are going have to start
> including colchicine treatments. With it I get 300 lbs from 150 lb seed.
> You need to treat the seeds in solution for 48-60 hrs for maximum results.
> What I do is posted in the archives, I think. With my method you can still
> carry on the breeding programs. You only change the pheotypic displays. I
> think you'll get an easy 50% wt increase.
> Roger
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Roger,
Not sure I follow what your saying ....300lbs from a 150lb seed are you
talking prizewinners or big max that have the genetic limitation? If so
then I understand what your saying. If your talking AG then a 150lb
phenotype fruit could have the genetic potential of 9 times its weight
and just needs the right cultural practices/climate to unlock the
potential. I am thinking that the original hybrid cross Dill made may have
had the genetic potential way back when and not the techniques/climate to
fully express them.
MB
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